sushi is a file previewer for the GNOME desktop environment. It is available as a standalone package that integrates with GNOME Files (formerly named Nautilus).

sushi
DeveloperThe GNOME Project
Stable release
50.0[1] Edit this on Wikidata / 26 April 2026; 53 days ago (26 April 2026)
PlatformGNOME
Websitegitlab.gnome.org/GNOME Edit this on Wikidata
Repository

History and functionality

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Sushi was first introduced in GNOME Shell 3.2.[2] Its sole purpose is to preview files in Nautilus,[3][4][5] which can be invoked by hitting the spacebar while selecting a file[6][7]. Sushi's abilities extend from the GStreamer framework, enabling the playback of all content which GStreamer supports, by default and through plugins. In addition to media formats, sushi supports previewing of most plain-text documents, including scripts (with syntax highlighting), as well as HTML documents, PDF files, and SVG files.

See also

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References

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  1. "Release 50.0". 26 April 2026. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
  2. "Quick File Previewing". The GNOME Project. August 31, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
  3. Sneddon, Joey (2011-10-13). "10 things to do after install Ubuntu 11.10". OMG! Ubuntu. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  4. Sneddon, Joey (2026-05-22). "GNOME Sushi spacebar preview fix coming to Ubuntu 26.04". OMG! Ubuntu. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  5. "Sushi — Cosimo's blog".
  6. Sneddon, Joey (2021-07-26). "Get macOS 'Quick Look' on Ubuntu with GNOME Sushi". OMG! Ubuntu. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  7. "Preview Files on Linux Instantly with GNOME Sushi – Quick Look Alternative". The Apple Geek. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
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